What is Benzodiazepine and it's Effects?

Benzodiazepine is used to relieve moderate to severe pain that has not been relieved by non-narcotic pain relievers. It also is used to prevent withdrawal symptoms in patients who were addicted to opiate drugs and are enrolled in treatment programs in order to stop taking or continue not taking the drugs.

Benzodiazepine is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics. Benzodiazepine works to treat pain by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. It also works as a substitute for opiate drugs of abuse by producing similar effects and preventing withdrawal symptoms in people who have stopped using these drugs.

Benzodiazepine comes as a tablet, a dispersible tablet (can be dissolved in liquid), a solution (liquid), and a concentrated solution (liquid that must be diluted before use) to take by mouth. When Benzodiazepine is used to relieve pain, it may be taken every 4 to 12 hours. If you take Benzodiazepine as part of a treatment program, your doctor will prescribe the dosing schedule that is best for you.

Overview:

Benzodiazepine is used to relieve anxiety. It works by slowing activity in the brain to allow for relaxation.

Appearance:

Most often taken orally in the form of tablets and capsules

Street Names:
K pin, Benzo, Xani Alves

Brand Names

• Alprazolam
• Bromazepam
• Brotizolam
• Camazepam
• Cinolazepam
• Clobazam
• Clonazepam
• Clorazepate
• Chlordiazepoxide
• Clotiazepam
• Cloxazolam
• Delorazepam
• Diazepam
• Doxefazepam
• Estazolam
• Ethyl Loflazepate
• Etizolam
• Fludiazepam
• Flunitrazepam
• Flurazepam
• Halazepam
• Haloxazolam
• Ketazolam
• Loprazolam
• Lorazepam
• Lormetazepam
• Medazepam
• Mexazolam
• Midazolam
• Nimetazepam
• Nitrazepam
• Nordazepam
• Oxazepam
• Oxazolam
• Pinazepam
• Prazepam
• Quazepam
• Temazepam
• Tetrazepam
• Tofisopam
• Triazolam

Routes of Administration
Orally

Short - Term Effects

Low to Moderate Doses

• Impaired motor coordination
• Drowsiness, lethargy, fatigue
• Impaired thinking and memory
• Confusion
• Depression
• Altered vision
• Slurred speech, stuttering
• Vertigo
• Tremors
• Respiratory depression
• Nausea, constipation, dry mouth, abdominal discomfort, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea

High Doses

• Slowed reflexes
• Mood swings
• Hostile and erratic behavior
• Euphoria

Long - Term Effects

• Impaired thinking, memory, and judgment
• Disorientation
• Confusion
• Slurred speech
• Muscle weakness, lack of coordination

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